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               Its 2022 everyone. Many have been vaccinated and the COVID-19 virus cases have been depleting. We can all agree that ever since the Coronavirus struck our country, moreover the whole world, it has affected the livelihood of the majority. Many of those people have mercilessly been taken out by the said illness. Although after a good amount of time, people have been longing for a cure – that’s where the vaccines were introduced and were rolled out as soon as after the testing of its safety and validity was approved.               These vaccines are known to stimulate our immune system to fight against and recognize diseases, wherein it is obviously, commonly applied through needle injections. It is to be said that vaccines are way more important than we think it is, for not does it only prevent us from the said virus but it helps lessen the spread of...

            It is clear that no human being is perfect for all have sinned and are sinners. This Lenten Season, also known as “Mahal na Araw” or “Semana Santa” in our country, the Philippines. It is to be said that this is a 40-day season of wherein Filipinos recollect our Lord Jesus Christ’s passion, love, suffering, death and His resurrection. To be specific, it starts from Palm Sunday, followed by Holy Monday, Holy Tuesday, Holy Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday – therefore, leading onto Black Saturday and Easter Sunday after.             Until this day, the tradition has never died. These old practices of us Filipinos are what defines us. The said event has been passed down from one generation to the next and so on. We may be in the modern world now, but for us to keep on valuing the tradition and culture of the Lenten Season is not only a must but a responsible to...

             Endless fun and laughter. Festive lights and street dances. Parades and various food stalls. This what describes a Festival if I commit it to mind. Each year, we’ve celebrated festivals upon festivals. Every corner of a town would be filled with colorful and festive lights and banners. People would gather all around to create a big crowd and witness the beauty of what’s about to come. Merchants and vendors from different towns come together, not only for business, but to enjoy the show as well. Various games, activities and fun things await the people for them to enjoy themselves and also for those whom are around to watch. Festivals are a part of our culture and tradition. It is one of the most significant events within a community. Just like in every town, region and country, in the province of Ilocos Sur is dated an important event known as the Kannawidan Ylocos Festival whom are celebrated by the Ilocano people. O...

                 Filipinos are known to be at ease during storms and typhoons, since we are actually used to situations as these. Either rain or shine, we advance to enhance our country as one. Although, ever since the pandemic has taken over our beloved nation, it was seen that many have suffered – from being financially broke, losing jobs, the peoples mental health taking its toll, countless deaths and many more due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is to be said that our “bayanihan spirit” wasn’t really seen nor observed as of those times due to the fact that many civilians only thought about themselves and didn’t really take the pandemic seriously which lead to suffering, death and the people to mourn. It is also to be said that a lot of people in our government are corrupted and may even use us for their needs and wants, which is just real talk. If we really want our country to roam free, we must know how to discipline ourselves first...